cholderfield Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I've only rode the ride once on this new program (unfortanately, I never got a chance to ride it with the "extreme" program from before), but after the ride was over I heard people asking, "is it really over?" and some saying "that's it?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 I get a better thrill on Americana at Kings Dominion. Oh wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ....the complaints I heard when it was TR: TR came particularly from men, if you understand. Let me guess...they complained they did not have a ball on the ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 It's worth noting that neither Crypt... nor TR:TR have ever had high overall guest ratings. The complaints from the beginning were: Too short, didn't like going upside down for so long. The complaints now seem to be: Too short, didn't like not going upside down. Really? Cause the complaints I heard when it was TR: TR came particularly from men, if you understand. Hence my stating "didn't like going upside down for so long." Sometimes it's best to avoid stating the obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl2013 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ^haah sometimes. But then wheres the comedy? haha I did enjoy the old program much much more than this new one. Its just really short and boring now. ughhhh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 ....the complaints I heard when it was TR: TR came particularly from men, if you understand. Let me guess...they complained they did not have a ball on the ride? :lol: I'm in stitches right now! I've been (un)lucky to have enough of a belly to prevent me from that fate. Although, I've lost weight lately and have began to understand what everyone has been complaining about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Maple The Tree King Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thank you everyone who took the time to read this and post their reply's. In my opinion, KI should cut their losses, remove it, and put that space to a better use. It's done, pack it in, we had a good run. You know, all the clichès. iChase, I couldn't agree more. When I first read your post I thought "it's not that bad, maybe removing it is kind of harsh?" However, after coming across this website and seeing what the ride used to be, I'm inclined to agree. Experiencing a ride like The Crypt really makes me question the methods of Cedar Fair and shows just how "cheap" the company can be. I believe in the saying "If you're not going to do it right, don't do it at all." Why waste your guest's time with a ride like "The Crypt" when they could be out in the park elsewhere spending "nickels?" The website I'm referring to: http://www.technifex.com/pages/projects/projects_tomb.html Cedar Fair has done a lot of nice things for Kings Island, especially with the emphasis on landscaping and cleanliness. But seeing things like The Crypt, their fireworks policy at "The Beast," and boarded up food stands in Coney Mall remind me that for every step forward they seem to take two steps back towards the Six Flags of the 1990's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PREMiERdrum Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Thank you everyone who took the time to read this and post their reply's. In my opinion, KI should cut their losses, remove it, and put that space to a better use. It's done, pack it in, we had a good run. You know, all the clichès. iChase, I couldn't agree more. When I first read your post I thought "it's not that bad, maybe removing it is kind of harsh?" However, after coming across this website and seeing what the ride used to be, I'm inclined to agree. Experiencing a ride like The Crypt really makes me question the methods of Cedar Fair and shows just how "cheap" the company can be. I believe in the saying "If you're not going to do it right, don't do it at all." Why waste your guest's time with a ride like "The Crypt" when they could be out in the park elsewhere spending "nickels?" The website I'm referring to: http://www.technifex.com/pages/projects/projects_tomb.html Cedar Fair has done a lot of nice things for Kings Island, especially with the emphasis on landscaping and cleanliness. But seeing things like The Crypt, their fireworks policy at "The Beast," and boarded up food stands in Coney Mall remind me that for every step forward they seem to take two steps back towards the Six Flags of the 1990's. Weren't those boarded up food stands shuttered under Paramount? I think the park is definitely heading in the right direction. I would look for them to continue to make their way around the park, sprucing up what needs done (like with Rivertown this year). The removal of the old Cinema360 and work in the old Flight Commander queue made me think Coney was next, but they might have a massive kids area to retheme, and a Son of a Beast to tear down, so we'll see. About TR:TR / Crypt, I would like to know what would have happened to the ride under Paramount. They were awful at not keeping up effects, so when stuff on TR started to fail, I wonder what would have happened. Same thing with the mechanical problems. I know we rag on The Crypt for its rubber spiders and crappy program, but who knows what would have happened had Paramount sold the park to someone else, or worse, not sold it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 It had already begun to happen under Paramount/CBS. Contrary to what some here would have you think, the Crypt's problems did not begin June 30, 2006. That being said, its renaissance also did not begin that day, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Something I wonder... **NOTE! THE FOLLOWING IS NOT FACT, IT IS AN OPINION!! DO NOT TAKE IT AS FACT!! Thank you.** Did CF plan on removing TC all along? Imagine the uproar if it had been removed when it was TRTR! Now, many park fans WANT it to be removed! Did CF purposely remove theming, boring-ify the ride, etc., just to make us not mind it leaving? Also, I noticed that there's a Cabbage Patch Doll on the demonbat's head. Must have been put there by an employee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Why am I reminded of a story of a park in Aurora, Ohio, and the various theories of Mr. Kinzel & Co.'s intentions for said place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I went to KD this summer and the crypt there is not ever comparable, but nice trip report I liked it! LOOK HOW MUCH BETTER THIS IS!!! AND NEXT YEAR THERE WILL BE A BIG GIGA BEHIND IT (OR AROUND THERE!) !!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Cedar Fair has done a lot of nice things for Kings Island, especially with the emphasis on landscaping and cleanliness. But seeing things like The Crypt, their fireworks policy at "The Beast," and boarded up food stands in Coney Mall remind me that for every step forward they seem to take two steps back towards the Six Flags of the 1990's. Just a clarification. The policy of The Beast closing around 9:45 for fireworks was not CF's decision. It was that way under Paramount and likely has been that way for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerRider Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 You get pretty close to that fire!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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